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Singita Boulders Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa · Singita · Grand Luxury
Singita Boulders Lodge opened in December 1996 on the 45,000-acre Sabi Sand concession Luke Bailes' family has held since the 1920s, when it was still a hunting property. Its stone, glass and timber architecture is molded around the actual granite boulders scattered along the Sand River bank, so suites appear to grow out of the rock itself. Each of the twelve suites opens onto its own private heated pool overlooking leopard country.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 1996
- Neighborhood: Bushbuckridge Ward 34
About Singita Boulders Lodge
- The lodge sits on a 45,000-acre concession that Luke Bailes' family bought as a hunting property in the 1920s, long before it became part of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
- Boulders' curved stone architecture takes its shape directly from the granite boulders scattered along the Sand River, with suites built to echo the rock formations around them.
- Each of the twelve suites has its own heated plunge pool and a private deck contoured to mirror the curves of the riverbank below.
- The lodge won Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report Members' Choice award in 2025, voted on by the travel journal's readership.
History
Singita Boulders Lodge opened in December 1996 on a 45,000-acre private concession that has been under the stewardship of the Bailes family since 1926. Located within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the lodge is designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings, featuring architecture of stone, glass, and timber that reflects the ancient granite boulders of the Sand River banks. It remains a cornerstone of the Singita collection, focusing on high-end luxury and wildlife conservation.
The setting
4 km from Singita Airstrip. 31 km from Kruger National Park.
Experiences
- Mini Rangers Course — A customised children's programme: animal tracking, astronomy, bush survival, spotting competitions and nature quizzes.
- Game drives — Twice-daily game drives in open game-viewing vehicles, included in the rate.
- Walking safaris — Walking safaris with experienced guides and trackers, included in the rate.
- Bush walks — Bush walks at the discretion of Field Guides; minimum age 16.
- Children's activities — Cooking interactions, board games, stargazing, arts and crafts, movies and swimming.
- Wine experience — A wine experience offered at the lodge.
Amenities
- Private plunge pools and game-viewing decks in every suite
- Twice-daily game drives with expert guides and trackers
- World-class wine cellar and personalized wine tastings
- Wellness spa, fitness center, and yoga facilities
- Guided safari walks, archery, and stargazing safaris
- Singita Boutique & Gallery and Premier Wine Boutique
- All-inclusive
Awards
- Andrew Harper Members Choice (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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